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A 13-year-old boy was stopped by JPJ officers in Kedah while driving a Perodua Kancil with his father in the passenger seat. — Bernama file pic
Malaysia  / 17 h ago

Boy, 13, caught driving dad in Perodua Kancil tells Kedah JPJ he had ‘no choice’ as father unwell

National women’s doubles pair Pearly Tan-M. Thinaah marched into their maiden All England semi-final after defeating Indonesia’s Febriana Dwipuji Kusuma-Meilysa Trias Puspitasari in the quarter-finals at the Utilita Arena, Birmingham, early this morning. — AFP pic
Sports  / 17 h ago

Pearly Tan‑M. Thinaah end Malaysia’s 19‑year All England drought with semi‑final breakthrough

Federal Territories Minister Hannah Yeoh said residents should not exploit development consultations for private benefits. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia  / 11 h ago

Hannah Yeoh warns KL residents against abusing DBKL consultations to seek personal perks

Authorities said no elements of foul play were found after a house officer was discovered dead in a hostel room at Hospital Sultan Ismail Petra. — Picture by Mukhriz Hazim
Malaysia  / 10 h ago

House officer, 29, found dead in hostel room at Kuala Krai hospital

Perikatan Nasional (PN) chairman Datuk Seri Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar said speculation linking him to an alleged Bangkok political meeting is unfounded. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia  / 14 h ago

Perikatan chairman Ahmad Samsuri dismisses claims linking him to alleged ‘Bangkok Move’ meeting

James Chai, who is currently working in the United Kingdom, said he has appointed lawyers in relation to the MACC investigation. — Picture from Facebook/James Chai
Malaysia  / 17 h ago

Former Rafizi aide James Chai appoints lawyers as MACC seeks his cooperation in probe

A BMW 325i seen performing a drift along a winding road leading up to Genting Highlands in a 14-second video that later went viral on TikTok, prompting police to arrest the 29-year-old driver and seize the vehicle for investigation. — Screengrab from Facebook video
Malaysia  / 17 h ago

Viral Genting drift lands BMW 325i driver in police custody

Former health minister Khairy Jamaluddin said he has asked his aide to draft a letter as he considers returning to Umno through the party’s ‘Rumah Bangsa’ initiative. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 17 h ago

Khairy signals bid to return to Umno through ‘Rumah Bangsa’ initiative

Police are investigating a fatal incident in Klang after an alleged gunshot led to a chase and a crash involving a four-wheel-drive vehicle and a motorcycle. — Screengrab from Facebook video
Malaysia  / 15 h ago

Alleged gunshot triggers pursuit before fatal crash between 4WD and motorcycle in Klang, police say

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, Gholam-Hossein Mohseni-Eje'i, the head of the judiciary and Alireza Arafi, deputy chairman of the Assembly of Experts, attend the meeting of the interim leadership council of Iran in an unknown location, amid the US-Israel conflict with Iran, in Iran, March 1, 2026. — IRIB/WANA (West Asia News Agency) handout pic via Reuters
World  / 9 h ago

Iran president rules out surrender to Israel, US, apologises to neighbours and says Iran will only return fire

An Emirates airliner sits parked at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, California on March 2, 2026, after its return flight to Dubai International Airport (DXB) was cancelled due to the war in the Middle East. — AFP pic
World  / 9 h ago

Emirates halts all Dubai flights until further notice as aerial interception forces shutdown at world’s busiest hub

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim visits PAS spiritual leader Datuk Hashim Jasin at Penang Hospital during a working trip to the northern region today. — Picture via Facebook/Anwar Ibrahim
Malaysia  / 10 h ago

Anwar stops by Penang Hospital to visit ‘old friend’ and PAS spiritual leader Hashim Jasin

A Luckin Coffee MIX (coffee tea) store in Shanghai on December 30, 2025. — Xing Yun/CFoto pic via AFP
Money  / 15 h ago

China’s Luckin Coffee moves to buy Blue Bottle in US$400m deal as competition with Starbucks heats up

Then Bersatu deputy president Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin and Bersatu president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin attend the party’s annual general meeting at Ideal Convention Centre (IDCC) in Shah Alam September 6, 2025. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia  / 15 h ago

‘Who is he to decide?’ Hamzah questions Muhyiddin’s authority over new party’s possible move to join Perikatan

US President Donald Trump said yesterday that only Tehran’s unconditional surrender would bring an end to the escalating Middle East war as crude oil prices surged on fears about global supply disruption. — AFP pic
World  / 16 h ago

Trump rules out talks, says only Iran’s ‘unconditional surrender’ can end Middle East war

Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing said Malaysia must be seen as a genuinely welcoming country, not only through policies but through daily interactions between locals and tourists. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 11 Feb 2026

‘They bow and say thank you’: Minister calls on tourism frontline workers to emulate Japan’s welcoming service

File picture of the Bukit Merah Dam. Meanwhile, in a statement today, Perak JPS said that there has been rainfall in the catchment area over the past 24 hours, contributing to the increase in the dam’s water level. — Picture by Marcus Pheong
Malaysia / 11 Feb 2026

Perak exco: Bukit Merah Dam at Stage Three critical irrigation level amid zero rainfall, water at 17pc capacity

TB is an infectious disease caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis that is airborne and can be spread through close contact with infected individuals. — Unsplash pic/Umanoide
Malaysia / 11 Feb 2026

Penang reports no new TB clusters so far in 2026

An abandoned factory used to store old furniture and clothing along Jalan Perindustrian Kamunting Raya in Kamunting, near Taiping, was damaged in a fire last night, with about 35 per cent of the building destroyed. — Picture courtesy of Perak Fire and Rescue Department
Malaysia / 11 Feb 2026

No casualties as blaze rips through vacant Kamunting factory storing old furniture, clothes

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has stressed that the government will continue to intensify efforts to combat illegal gambling activities in the country. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 11 Feb 2026

PM: Billions seized as govt steps up action against illegal gambling

Preliminary investigations found that the motorcycle, ridden by a 23-year-old man with a 24-year-old male pillion, was travelling from Seremban to Melaka. — File picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri
Malaysia / 11 Feb 2026

Two killed after motorcycle crashes into broken-down lorry on PLUS highway in Seremban

The General Operations Force Central Brigade detected various legal violations in raids on 10 premises selling electronic cigarettes (vapes) during a special operation February 10, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 11 Feb 2026

GOF seizes over RM3m in e‑cigarette products, detains 18 in coordinated raids in Kelantan, Terengganu and Pahang

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the projected savings — subject to global crude oil prices and currency exchange movements — are the result of successfully curbing subsidy leakages, including smuggling syndicates operating across Malaysia’s borders. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 11 Feb 2026

Govt expects RM2.5b savings from BUDI95 fuel subsidies this year, says Anwar

The implementation of the e-invoice system in Malaysia has recorded over one billion transactions to date, with participation from over 200,000 taxpayers nationwide, according to the Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia. — Picture by Hari Anggara
Malaysia / 11 Feb 2026

IRB: More than 200,000 taxpayers now using e‑invoices, over one billion transactions recorded

Lim Guan Eng’s statement follows reports that MACC chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki is considering legal action against media outlets questioning his purchase and ownership of shares purportedly worth more than RM100,000. — Picture by Yusof Isa
Malaysia / 11 Feb 2026

Public interest at stake: Lim Guan Eng demands govt explanation on MACC chief’s shareholding

The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission has busted another syndicate operation involving the transmission of Fake Base Transceiver Stations in an operation around Bukit Chagar, Johor Bahru, Johor. — Firdaus Latif pic
Malaysia / 11 Feb 2026

MCMC busts syndicate using fake mobile signal device to send scam SMS in Johor

Barisan Nasional is aiming to retain victories in Johor and Melaka in the upcoming state elections by avoiding three-cornered fights with its partners in the Unity Government, says Umno Supreme Council member Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia / 11 Feb 2026

Ahmad Maslan: BN banking on unity‑govt cooperation to avoid three‑way fights in Johor, Melaka

Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said said Malaysia has reaffirmed its commitment to law reform, institutional integrity and international legal cooperation at the Commonwealth Law Ministers Meeting 2026 held in Fiji from February 9 to 10. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia / 11 Feb 2026

Malaysia reaffirms commitment to law reform at Commonwealth law ministers’ meet, says Azalina

Earlier today, His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia received National Unity Minister Datuk Aaron Ago Dagang at Istana Negara. — Picture from Facebook/Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar 
Malaysia / 11 Feb 2026

Follow the law on construction of houses of worship, avoid politicising religion, says King

Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim stated that the Madani Government’s efforts to combat systemic corruption and rectify structural governance weaknesses have been proven by the improvement in Malaysia’s ranking in the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI). — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 11 Feb 2026

Anwar cites CPI climb as proof of govt’s firm action against corruption

Malaysia’s Government-initiated discussion paper on Third-Party Funding has been accepted by the Commonwealth Secretariat and listed as an official agenda item at the Commonwealth Law Ministers Meeting 2026, marking a first for the country at the Commonwealth level. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 11 Feb 2026

Malaysia’s third‑party funding framework placed on official agenda at Commonwealth law meet